Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 1 of the fall sports season has opened. The site is at This week’s nominees are:…
Community
Presbyterian Manor hosting shred event
Newton Presbyterian Manor is hosting a free Community Shred-It Event from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 2.
Through the lens: Matilda the Musical practice
Newton Community Theater practiced “Matilda the Musical” July 10, 2025 in preparation for four performances over the course of three days, July 18 through 20. The show will stage at…
United Way’ hosts second ‘Serve Day’
This item first appeared online at thekansan.com
Kansas Profile: Fighting for future generations to come back to the farm
By Ron Wilson “We need to fight so that it is possible for future generations to come back to the farm.” That statement came from… Login to continue reading Login…
Laundry Love brings people together, one load at a time
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Spring Clean Laundry in west Wichita, volunteers from local churches set up tables and hand out piles of quarters to anyone who needs help — no questions asked.
Even in Kansas cattle country, locals are opposing a mega feedlot
PAWNEE COUNTY, Kansas — The western side of Kansas is a great place to produce beef.
CDDO to meet
The Board of Directors of the Harvey-Marion County Developmental Disability Organization (HMCDDO) will hold its regular monthly meeting on at 4 p.m. June 16 in the HMCDDO office, 500 N. Main, Suite 204.
Summer Food Program Feeds Kids For Free
NEWTON – With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children eating healthy while school is out. USD 373 provides free… Login to continue reading Login…
East First Street project decision in front of city commission
When an agenda item came up at the Newton City Commission this week, marked “Consider an Engineering Agreement with Garver for East 1st Street paving improvement design from Spencer to Oliver” there was very little discussion before a motion to approve the agreement was passed on a 5-0 vote.